Device for twisting decorative materials

ABSTRACT

A device for twisting decorative material from rolls comprising a shaft having two ends, an attachment means for affixing at least one roll of decorative material provided on one end of said shaft, and a crank provided on the other end of said shaft.

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present invention relates to tools used in party preparationor decoration. In particular, the device may be utilized forintertwining and twisting decorative materials from rolls.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Steamer paper, ribbons, garland and the like are materials oftenused for party decorations. They generally come in rolls of variouswidths and lengths, the most common range from less than one inch to 2½inches wide. Typically, the consumer attaches the end of the decorativematerial to a structure and manually unravels the material from theroll. To make the decoration more interesting, the roll of streamerpaper, ribbon or garland may be twisted to provide a spiral appearance.To further enhance the decorative appearance, the consumer may utilizetwo rolls of the decorative material of different colors and intertwinethem. This operation creates a decorative spiral with alternatingcolors. The operation of unraveling and twisting one roll of thematerial requires both hands and can be very awkward and time consuming.The operation of unraveling, intertwining and twisting two rolls is evenmore awkward, more difficult and considerably more time consuming.

[0003] Currently, there are no devices available to assist one indecorating by intertwining and twisting material such as streamer paper,ribbon or garland from rolls. Devices for performing similar functionswith wire are known in the art and include U.S. Pat. No. 218,741 toCampbell P. Higgins, which describes a hay bale wire-tying machine; U.S.Pat. No. 397,635 issued to Louis S. Flatau which describes a wiretightening device that takes up slack in and secures wire; U.S. Pat. No.1,120,575 to John T. Wertz which describes a wire nipper and twister;and U.S. Pat. No. 1,733,148 to Roy C. Buckley et al. which describes adevice used for stretching and twisting tie wire by clamping onto thewire. While all these devices may be used for twisting wire, none areadaptable to the operation of intertwining and twisting decorativematerials, such as, for example, streamer paper, ribbon or garland.

[0004] Another United States patent, U.S. Pat. No. 2,464,657, to ChesterK. Stephenson describes a device for stretching, crimping, and twistingsheet material. This device comprises a pair of parallel barsinterconnected at one end on which one end of the material is rolled anda pair of sliding members for crimping the material on the bars. TheStephenson device requires manually rotating the entire set of parallelbars in order to impart a twist in the sheet material. This device isdesigned for twisting large sheets of material and not adaptable to theoperation of intertwining and twisting rolls of decorative materials.

[0005] Therefore, there is a need for a decorative material twistingdevice that provides a simple method for twisting and intertwiningstreamer paper, ribbon or garland materials from rolls.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0006] The present invention provides a device for intertwining andtwisting decorative materials, such as streamer paper, ribbon orgarland, from rolls comprising a shaft having two ends, an attachmentmeans for affixing at least one roll of the decorative material on oneend of the shaft, and a crank on the other end.

[0007] In one embodiment of the invention, a device for intertwining andtwisting decorative material from rolls is provided comprising a shafthaving two ends, a T-shaped attachment means provided on one end of theshaft having a means for attaching at least one roll of decorativematerial, and a crank provided on the other end of the shaft.

[0008] In one aspect of this embodiment the attachment means comprisestwo or more rods positioned perpendicular to the shaft wherein each ofsaid two or more rods having a securing means for holding one or moreroll of the decorative material on said rods. The securing means may bea screw-on cap, a press-on cap, a spring clip or a cotter pin.Alternatively, the attachment means may comprise rods extending outwardfrom the shaft at angles not less than 90 degrees and not greater than135 degrees from the shaft.

[0009] In another aspect of this embodiment, the device may furthercomprise a gripping means positioned on the shaft between the attachmentmeans and the crank to facilitate rotation of the shaft.

[0010] In yet another aspect of this embodiment the device may furthercomprise a storage means for tacks or push pins, an adapter for affixingat least one adhesive tape roll, and/or a means for storage of one ormore roll of the decorative material. In still another aspect of thisembodiment the attachment means may allow for storage of one or morerolls of the decorative material.

[0011] In another embodiment a method and a kit for decorating withrolls of decorative materials such as streamer paper, ribbon or garlandare provided comprising a device of the present invention, a set of oneor more roll of decorative material, and a means for affixing thedecorative material to structures wherein the means for affixing may betacks, push pins or adhesive tape.

DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0012]FIG. 1: Is a diagrammatic representation of one embodiment of thepresent invention showing (A) the left side view; (B) the front view;(C) the top view; (D) the back view; and (E) the right side view.

[0013]FIG. 2: Is a diagrammatic representation of one embodiment of thepresent invention comprising a gripping means and a storage means foradhesive tape, tacks and decorative material showing (A) the left sideview; (B) the top view; and (C) the right side view.

[0014]FIG. 3: Is a diagrammatic representation of one embodiment of thepresent invention comprising a gripping means and a storage means foradhesive tape, tacks and decorative material showing (A) the front viewand (B) the back view.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0015] Unless defined otherwise, all terms used herein have the samemeaning as are commonly understood by one of skill in the art to whichthis invention belongs. All patents, patent applications andpublications referred to throughout the disclosure herein areincorporated by reference in their entirety. In the event that there isa plurality of definitions for a term herein, those in this sectionprevail.

[0016] The term “attachment means” as used herein refers to a means forsecurely, yet loosely holding decorative material rolls by a variety ofmethods known to one skilled in the art such as for example a tubularrod with an outside diameter less than the inside diameter of a roll ofthe decorative material with means of holding the roll on the rod, suchas a screw-on cap, a press-on cap, a spring clip or a cotter pin.

[0017] The term “affixed” as used herein refers to a means for fasteningor connecting, permanently or reversibly, one element of the inventionto another element by a variety of methods known to one skilled in theart such as a T-shaped head may be affixed in place on the shaft by useof adhesive or by press-fitting the head onto the shaft.

[0018] The term “crank” as used herein refers to a means for rotating ashaft by a variety of methods known to one skilled in the art, such asfor example, an offset handle, a knob, or items of a similar nature.

[0019] The terms “decorative material” or “decorative materials” as usedherein refer to a variety of materials known to one skilled in the artcommonly used for party decorations that are available in rolls, such asfor example, but not limited to, streamer paper, ribbon, garland and thelike or any other material on rolls that one may choose to twist andintertwine.

[0020] The term “gripping means” as used herein refers to a variety ofmechanisms known to one skilled in the art for grasping or holding thedevice such as, for example, a slip-on-collar fitted over the shaft withample clearance to allow free rotation of the shaft.

[0021] The terms “adapter” or “adapters” as used herein refer to a meansfor affixing items used in mounting decorative materials, such as a rollof adhesive tape or tacks, to the device of the invention. A variety ofaffixing means known to one skilled in the art may be used, such as forexample, a spindle-shaped adapter affixed to the shaft which is able tohold a roll of adhesive tape or a handle adapter having a compartmentfor holding tacks.

[0022] The terms “storage means” and “means for storage” as used hereinrefer to a location or compartment for storing a reserve supply ofmaterials that may be used in conjunction with the invention. A varietyof such means known to one skilled in the art may be used, for example,creating a compartment within a hollow portion of the shaft having aremovable cap that may be used to store thumb tacks for fasteningdecorative material to a structure.

[0023] The terms “structure” or “structures” as used herein refer tocomponents of a house or a building, such as for example a wall, aceiling, a door frame, a window frame or a patio cover, a deck, a lightpost, a fence, a tree, or other items of similar nature to whichdecorative material may be attached.

[0024] The present invention contemplates a variety of deviceconstructions including a shaft 12 having two ends, an attachment means16 provided on one end of the shaft 12 for holding one or more rolls 11of decorative material, and a crank 14 provided on the other end of theshaft 12.

[0025] In other constructions the device 10 may further comprise agripping means 25 positioned between the attachment means 16 and thecrank 14, a storage means 21 for tacks or push pins, an adapter 23 foraffixing at least one roll of adhesive tape 26 and/or a means forstorage of one or more rolls of decorative material 11.

[0026] The shaft 12 may be constructed from a variety of materials knownto one skilled in the art that provide sufficient strength and rigidityto prohibit excessive bending or flexing that may interfere with theoperation. For example, the shaft 12 may be constructed of polymerplastic, high-density polymer, wood or metal. A preferred material ispolyvinylchloride (“PVC”), a lightweight, inexpensive polymer that iscommercially available. The shaft 12 may be constructed from solid stockmaterial or hollow tubing stock material such as for example,cylindrical, square, rectangular, round-tubular, oval-tubular,square-box, rectangular-box, irregular or any combination thereof.Preferably the shaft 12 is constructed of a round tubular shaped stockmaterial.

[0027] The length of the shaft 12 should be sufficient to allow theoperator to grasp the shaft 12 in one hand and operate the crank 14 withthe other hand when twisting the decorative material. Correspondinglyone skilled in the art would recognize that the material used toconstruct the shaft 12 would depend on the length of the shaft 12. Forexample, if a length of 30 inches were desired, then a material thatlends strength and rigidity to prevent bending of the shaft 12 duringuse would be desirable such as, for example, solid stock in PVC, wood ormetal or tubular stock in thick walled PVC or metal. The shaft 12 may beprovided in a variety of lengths not less than 6 inches and not morethan 36 inches; preferably not less than 8 inches and not more than 24inches and most preferably not less than 10 inches and not more than 18inches. The shaft 12 may be provided in a variety of shapes known to oneskilled in the art that might aid in the use of the device 10,preferably the shaft 12 is straight.

[0028] The shaft 12 may be provided in a variety of diameters. Thediameter of the stock material used to construct shaft 12 may vary andwill depend on the length of the shaft 12 desired. The shaft 12 must beof a thickness that imparts rigidity and strength to the shaft 12 toreduce bending during use. If the shaft 12 is constructed of solid stockmaterial it may be provided in a diameter of not less than ½ inch andnot more than 1½ inches. If the shaft 12 is constructed of tubular stockmaterial, the outside diameter is preferably not less than ½ inch andnot more than 2 inches; most preferably ½ nominal tubing having anoutside diameter approximately 0.840 inch. Preferably, the thickness isnot less than {fraction (1/16)} inch and not more than {fraction (5/16)}inch. Most preferably, the thickness will be that of a schedule 40 PVCtubing or approximately 0.109 inch thickness for the ½-inch nominalschedule 40 PVC pipe.

[0029] The attachment means 16 comprises elements for holding one ormore rolls of decorative material 11 securely while allowing freerotation of the decorative material roll 11 so the decorative materialmay unravel easily from the roll. The elements of the attachment means16 are affixed to one end of the shaft 12 at a position that allowsintertwining and twisting of the decorative material as it unravelsduring rotation of the shaft 12. The attachment means 16 may be providedin a variety of configurations known to one skilled in the art. In oneconfiguration the attachment means 16 comprises at least two rods 18extending radially outward from the shaft 12 to hold the rolls ofdecorative material 11. The diameter of the rods 18 should besufficiently less than the inside diameter of the rolls of decorativematerial 11 to allow free rotation while reducing wobble that couldinterfere with operation of the device 10. The ends of the rods 18 mayfurther contain a securing means to retain the rolls of decorativematerial 11 on the rods 18 such as a press-on, screw-on or snap-on cap22, spring clip or cotter pin.

[0030] The attachment means 16 may be connected to the shaft 12 by avariety of methods know to one skilled in the art, for example, theconnection may be provided by use of a tee fitting such as thosecommonly used to connect piping in a “T” configuration. In thisconfiguration the rods 18 may be connected to the tee fitting by avariety of methods including the use of adhesive or by press fitting.Alternatively, the rods 18 and tee fitting may be form-molded as asingle unit or the shaft 12 may be form molded to include a tee fittingon one end.

[0031] In the “T” shaped configuration the angle of the rods 18 to theshaft 12 may be not less than 90 degrees and not more than 135 degreesto increase the efficiency of the device 10 for intertwining andunraveling rolls of the decorative material 11. Preferably the angle is90 degrees.

[0032] The rods 18 of the T-shaped attachment means 16 may beconstructed of a variety of materials known to one skilled in the artincluding polymer plastic, high-density polymer, wood or metal in eithera solid or tubular stock material. Preferably the attachment means 16 isconstructed of the same material as the shaft 12. The rods 18 may beprovided in a variety of shapes; including cylindrical, square,rectangular, round-tubular, oval-tubular, square-box, rectangular-box,irregular or any combination thereof. The round-tubular shape ispreferred. The length of the rods 18 should be sufficient to hold atleast one roll of decorative material 11. Preferably the length is notless than 1½ inches and not more than 12 inches. Most preferably, thelength of each rod 18 is not less than 3 inches and not more than 6inches.

[0033] The rods 18 may be provided in a variety of diameters. When thematerial is solid stock the outside diameter is preferably not less than½ inch and not more than 1 inch. When the material is tubular stock thethickness of the rods 18 may vary depending on the length of the rods18. The preferred thickness is one that may be determined by one skilledin the art to reduce flexing and bending during use able to accept rollsof decorative material 11 and allow easy rotation of the rolls on therod 18 during use. Preferably, the thickness is not less than {fraction(1/16)} inch and not more than {fraction (5/16)} inch. Most preferably,the thickness will be the same as that of the shaft 12, in particularschedule 40 PVC tubing, which is approximately 0.109 inch thickness forthe ½-inch nominal schedule 40 PVC piping.

[0034] The affixing of the rods 18 onto the attachment means 16 may beperformed by a variety of methods known to one skilled in the artincluding for example, a single rod 18 having a length of not less than5 inches and not greater than 20 inches may be inserted into a teefitting such that the length of rod 18 extending beyond the fitting isequivalent on both sides. Alternatively, two rods 18 of a length notless than 2 inches and not greater than 12 inches may be inserted into atee fitting, one on either side such that they are radially oppositeeach other. In another example, the rods 18 and the tee fitting are formmolded as a single unit having an aperture able to receive the shaft 12about equal distance from the ends of the rods 18. In anotherconfiguration, the tee fitting may have three or more apertures able toreceive three or more rods 18 such that when in place, the rods 18 aregenerally perpendicular to the shaft 12. In this configuration, theangle of the rods 18 to the shaft 12 may be not less than 90 degrees andnot more than 135 degrees to increase the efficiency of the device 10for intertwining and unraveling rolls of decorative materials 11.Preferably the angle is 90 degrees.

[0035] The rods 18 may further comprise securing means for retaining therolls of decorative material 11. A variety of securing means known toone skilled in the art may be provided including for example a capaffixed to the ends of the rods 18, such as a press-fit, screw-on orsnap-on cap 22, a spring clip or a cotter pin.

[0036] The gripping means 25 of the device 10 is fitted over the shaft12 and allows the user to securely grasp the device 10 while stillallowing the shaft 12 to rotate when the crank 14 is operated. Thegripping means 25 may be provided in a variety of shapes. Preferably theshape is similar to or adaptable to the shaft 12 so that the grippingmeans 25 fits loosely over the shaft 12, allowing free rotation of theshaft 12 when the operator holds the gripping means 25. The grippingmeans 25 is constructed of a material having a thickness that resistsdeformation when grasped by the user. Preferably the thickness is notless than {fraction (1/16)}-inch and not more than ¼-inch. The internaldiameter is sufficient to allow free rotation of the shaft 12 within thegripping means 25 but not so large as to interfere with the user'sability to controllably rotate the shaft 12. The exterior of thegripping means 25 may be provided with a variety of shapes that allowfor comfortable gripping during use. In addition, the gripping means 25may further comprise a flexible cover that conforms to the user's handwhen gripped such as for example a foam rubber sleeve that slips overthe gripping means 25. A preferable size of the gripping means 25 is anominal ¾-inch schedule 125-pipe size. The length of the gripping means25 should be sufficient to provide an adequate grip by the operator. Thelength may be not less than 3 inches and not more than 18 inches;preferably from not less than 4 inches to not more than 10 inches; mostpreferably from not less than 4 inches to not more than 6 inches.Alternatively, the gripping means 25 may be provided as a slip collarconstructed of two halves that may be snapped together over the shaft12.

[0037] The gripping means 25 is preferably positioned in place betweenthe attachment means 16 and the crank 14. More specifically, one end ofthe gripping means 25 is held in place by the attachment means adapter23, which generally has an external diameter greater than the interiordiameter of the gripping means 25. The other end of the gripping means25 is held in place by the crank 14, which generally has an externaldiameter greater than the internal diameter of the gripping means 25. Inone configuration the gripping means 25 is held in place between theattachment means 16 as stated above and the crank 14 formed on one endof the shaft 12 by bending the shaft 12 generally into the shape of theletter “Z”.

[0038] The crank 14 provides a means for rotating the shaft 12 tointertwine and twist the unraveled, or unraveling, decorative material.The crank 14 may be provided in a variety of configurations known to oneskilled in the art for example, the crank 14 may be an extension of thematerial used for construction of the shaft 12 formed in a way toprovide an offset handle so that the operator may rotate the shaft 12.In one configuration one end of the shaft 12 may be bent in the generalshape of the letter “Z” wherein the bend angles are not less than 30degrees and not more than 120 degrees. Preferably the offset will be notless that ½-inch and not more than 12 inches. Most preferably, theoffset will be approximately 2 inches. Alternatively, the crank 14 maybe provided as a knob affixed to the shaft 12 that allows the user torotate the shaft 12 by turning the knob.

[0039] The crank 14 may further comprise a flexible cover that conformsto the user's hand when gripped such as for example a foam rubber sleevethat may be fitted over the crank 14.

[0040] The device 10 may be used by first connecting the desired rollsof decorative material 11 to the rods 18 of the attachment means 16.This may require removal of a securing means such as a press-on cap orscrew cap 22. The roll of decorative material 11 is slipped onto eachrod 18 and secured by replacing the cap 22. A length of the decorativematerial is unraveled from each roll 11 and connected to a structureintended for decoration such as a wall or ceiling, using an affixingmeans such as a tack or pushpin. The device 10 is held by placing thegripping means 25 in one hand and the crank 14 in the other hand. Theuser then moves away from the connection point on the structure towardthe desired second structure connecting point. When moving from thefirst connecting point to the second connecting point the decorativematerials freely unravel from the rolls and are intertwined and twistedby turning the crank 14. The number of twists imparted to the decorativematerials will depend on the desired appearance. Once the secondconnecting point is reached the twisted and intertwined decorativematerials are disconnected from their respective rolls by tearing orcutting. The torn or cut ends are then secured to the structure byaffixing means such as a tack or pushpin.

[0041] To facilitate decorating using the device 10, a storage means maybe provided for equipment used in conjunction with the device 10. Forexample, tacks or pushpins are commonly used to affix decorativematerials to structures when decorating. Storage means 21 for tacks orpushpins may be provided with the device 10 in a variety ofconfigurations known to one skilled in the art. For example, when theshaft 12 is made of hollow tubing, a press fit cap 22 may be used on oneend to allow for storage of tacks or pushpins. Alternatively, the tacksor pushpins may be stored in the hollow interior of the rod 18. A cap 22or plug may be used to secure the stored materials in the storage means21, such as a press-on, snap-on, or screw cap 22. In anotherconfiguration, the attachment means 16 may be disconnected from theshaft 12 providing a storage area in the hollow section of the shaft 12.The attachment means 16 may be affixed to the shaft 12 by a screw-on ora press-on connection.

[0042] When the shaft 12 is made of solid stock material a storage means21 may be affixed to the shaft 12 for holding equipment used inconnection with the device 10 such as push pins or tacks. For example, asmall container with a snap fit or press-on lid may be affixed to theshaft 12 either permanently such as with adhesive or by screw orreversibly such as by snap-on connection or Velcro™ to allow easyremoval of the container if desired.

[0043] Another common means for affixing decorative materials tostructures is adhesive tape 26. To enhance the functionality of thedevice 10, a means for storing adhesive tape 26 with the device 10 wouldassist the user when decorating. A means for storage of adhesive tape 26may be provided by a variety of means known to one skilled in the art.

[0044] In one configuration an adapter 23 retains the adhesive tape 26on the shaft 12, rod 18 or crank 14. The adapter 23 may be provided by avariety of means known to one skilled in the art for securing theadhesive tape 26 to the device 10 in such a way that the user may obtaina desired length of tape. For example, the adapter 23 may be constructedof a continuous or discontinuous ridge 24 around the exterior diameterof the shaft 12 and a depressible stop 28 having an angled shape whereinone edge of the stop is flush with the shaft 12 while the other end israised above the shaft 12. The distance between the ridge 24 and thedepressible stop 28 is approximately the width of the roll of adhesivetape 26 or some multiple thereof. The flush end of the depressible stop28 is positioned away from the ridge 24. In this configuration theraised portion of the depressible stop 28 and the ridge 24 may beapproximately the same height. In use the adhesive tape 26 is slippedover and down the shaft 12, rod 18 or crank 14 until reaching the flushend of the depressible stop 28. The adhesive tape roll 26 is then pushedover the stop depressing it and allowing the adhesive tape 26 to move upagainst the ridge 24. Once the adhesive tape 26 reaches the ridge 24 thestop returns to its non-depressed position reversibly locking theadhesive tape 26 in position. The adapter 23 may also be provided with acutting edge for easy removal of a desired length of tape. When theadapter 23 further comprises a cutting edge the ridge 24 may be providedwith an arm having a cutting edge that extends from the ridge 24 andaround the roll of adhesive tape 26 positioning the cutting edgeparallel to and facing the width of the adhesive tape 26. The cuttingedge may be made of the same material as the arm sharpened for cuttingadhesive tape or may be made of metal permanently affixed to the arm byadhesive or the like. One skilled in the art will recognize that in thisconfiguration it would be preferable that the diameter of the stockmaterial used to construct the shaft 12, rod 18 or crank 14 must be of adiameter less than that of a standard roll of adhesive tape 26. Furtherthe diameter should be such that the roll of tape may be easily insertedonto the shaft 12, rod 18 or crank 14 allowing for rotation of the rolland easy removal of a desired length of adhesive tape 26.

[0045] A means for storage of a reserve supply of decorative materialrolls 11 may be provided by a variety of means known to one skilled inthe art. For example, an additional roll of decorative material 11 maybe retained on the shaft 12, rod 18 or crank 14.

[0046] In one configuration an additional roll of decorative material 11may be retained on the crank 14, for example, a continuous ordiscontinuous ridge may be provided around the exterior diameter of thecrank 14 immediately adjacent to the gripping means 25. Further apress-on, snap-on or screw-on cap 22 may be provided on the end of thecrank 14 having a diameter larger than that of the roll of decorativematerial 11. The space between the cap 22 and the ridge is approximatelythe width of a roll of decorative material or a multiple thereof. Theadditional decorative material roll 11 may be positioned on the crank 14by removing the end cap 22 placing the additional roll of decorativematerial 11 on the crank 14 up against the ridge and replacing the endcap 22. One skilled in the art would recognize that in thisconfiguration the length of the crank 14 between the end cap 22 and thegrip might vary to accommodate a desired number of additional rolls ofdecorative materials 11. In particular, if the width of the roll ofdecorative material 11 is 2 inches and it would be preferable to storetwo additional rolls of decorative materials 11 on the crank 14 that anlength of between 4 inches and 5 inches may be desired between the endcap 22 and ridge.

[0047] Alternatively, an additional decorative material roll 11 may beretained on the shaft 12, for example, between the gripping means 25 andthe crank 14 or between the attachment means 16 and the gripping means25. In this configuration the crank 14 may have an end cap 22 that canbe removed to allow a roll of decorative material 11 to be placed on thecrank 14 and moved onto the shaft 12 near the gripping means 25.Alternatively, the attachment means 16 may be removable allowing adecorative material roll 11 to be placed on the shaft 12 between thegripping means 25 and the attachment means 16. In another configurationan additional decorative material roll 11 may be placed on a rod 18 nextto a roll of decorative material 11 currently in use. In eachconfiguration one skilled in the art would recognize that the length ofthe crank 14, shaft 12 or rod 18 may be provided in a variety of lengthsdesired for accommodating additional decorative material storage. Forexample, in the width of a decorative material roll 11 is 2 inches andit is desired to store two additional rolls 11 on the rods 18 then therods 18 would be provided in a length between approximately 6 inches to7 inches to accommodate the rolls of decorative materials 11 in use aswell as those in storage.

[0048] The use of decorative material such as streamer paper, ribbon orgarland for festive decorations has been popular for decades. Thedecorative material is often affixed to ceilings, walls and beams,trees, fences and the like, strung from one point to another often timeshaving multiple strips arranged in a variety of directions. In addition,a variety of colors of such decorative materials are used that may betwisted to add a spiral appearance. The present invention provides afast and easy method for decorating with these decorative materials.

[0049] The device 10 may be prepared for use by removing the end cap 22of the crank 14 which may be held in place by a screw press or snapfitting to expose the storage means. Place the adhesive roll 11 onto thecrank 14 moving it on the crank 14 to the shaft 12 over the depressiblestop 28 and up against the ridge 24 assuring that the depressible stop28 returns to its non-depressed position locking the adhesive tape 26 inposition for use. Deposit a desired number of affixing means such astacks or pushpins in the storage means container within the crank 14then replace the end cap 22. Remove the securing means on the ends ofthe rods 18 placing stored decorative material rolls 11 closest to theshaft 12 with decorative material rolls 11 to be used next. Replace thesecuring means, which may be screw, press, or snap fit caps 22 on theends of the rods 18. Affix the gripping means 25 in position between thecrank 14 and the attachment means 16 on the shaft 12. Preferably, thegripping means 25 is a slip collar provided in two halves that may besnap fit around the shaft 12. The device 10 may be operated as providedabove.

I claim:
 1. A device for twisting decorative material from rolls comprising: a shaft having two ends; an attachment means for affixing at least one roll of decorative material provided on one end of said shaft; and a crank provided on the other end of said shaft.
 2. A device according to claim 1 further comprising: a gripping means positioned between said attachment means and said crank.
 3. A device for twisting decorative material comprising: a shaft having two ends; a T-shaped attachment means provided on one end of said shaft having a means for attaching at least one roll of decorative material; and a crank provided on the other end of said shaft.
 4. A device according to claim 3 further comprising a gripping means positioned between said T-shaped attachment means and said crank.
 5. A device according to claim 1 wherein said attachment means comprises two or more rods positioned about perpendicular to said shaft wherein each of said two or more rods having a securing means for holding one or more rolls of decorative materials on said rods.
 6. A device according to claim 2 wherein said gripping means is rotatably affixed about said shaft.
 7. A device according to claim 4 wherein said gripping means is rotatably affixed about said shaft.
 8. A device according to claim 5 wherein said securing means is selected from the group consisting of a screw-on cap, a press-on cap, snap-on cap, a spring clip and cotter pin.
 9. A device according to claim 1 wherein said attachment means comprises rods extending outward from said shaft at an angle not less than 90 degrees.
 10. A device according to claim 1 wherein said attachment means comprises rods extending outward from said shaft at an angle not greater than 135 degrees from said shaft.
 11. A device according to claim 1 further comprising a storage means for tacks or push pins.
 12. A device according to claim 1 further comprising an adapter for affixing at least one roll of adhesive tape.
 13. A device according to claim 1 further comprising a means for storage of one or more rolls of decorative material.
 14. A device according to claim 3 wherein said attachment means stores one or more rolls of decorative materials.
 15. A kit comprising a device for twisting decorative material comprising: a shaft having two ends, an attachment means for affixing at least one roll of decorative material provided on one end of said shaft, and a crank provided on the other end of said shaft; a set of one or more rolls of decorative material; and a plurality of means for affixing said decorative material a structure.
 16. A kit according to claim 15 wherein said means for affixing said decorative material is a tack, a push pin or adhesive tape.
 17. A method for twisting decorative material rolls using a device comprising a shaft having two ends, an attachment means for affixing at least one decorative material roll provided on one end of said shaft, and a crank provided on the other end of said shaft, comprising the steps of: (a) affixing an end of at least one roll of said decorative material to a structure; (b) unraveling a desired amount of said decorative material from said roll of decorative material; (c) rotating said shaft of said device so that a twist is imparted to said unraveled streamer paper; and (d) disconnecting said unraveled decorative material from said roll of decorative material and affixing said disconnected end to said structure. 